This might be my new favorite peruvian chicken spot, value, flavor, sauces and selection, they hit it in the nail! The chicken was so tender, the skin was cooked to perfection, thin and crispy! Value is great and the staff give you good portion for the sides. The chicken was cut to order for me and they were fast with it. There is plenty of seating inside and it is a very casual spot. read more

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Two Haiku Review: Chicken here is fine, But I think the other foods Are better. Tried the Lomo saltado The other day and thought it Was fantastic. Yum! read more

This was the best taco salad I've had I a long time! The flavor on the chicken was delicious and went perfectly with all the other toppings. It was near closing time when we arrived, so we didn't have the benefit of fresh rice, plantains or fries and that's a bit of a pet peeve when they serve bottom of the barrel. Also, the staff didn't seem happy that they were even still open. Overall though, the food was very good! read more

Just go, one of the best Peruvian chicken places. Wish they were closer to home . The plantains, black beans and white rice with 1/4 chicken (all white) are excellent and my staple. I've never ordered anything else because I love this dish so much. The staff are all very friendly, the place is in the smaller side and the parking can sometimes be a hassle but worth waiting for a spot to open up. Counter service only and portions are on the larger size. They do a heck of a business. Enjoy! read more

Amazing food for the price. Make sure to order ahead, they can be super busy with lines out the door. Chicken and sides were delicious.

Honestly, if it wasn't for the hard/white-ish/undercooked yuca, I would have given this place a 5-star. I ordered the half chicken (dark meat) with rice and yuca, through DoorDash. From the minute the order was picked up and delivered to me, the process took 30 minutes. I don't think yuca becomes hardened to the point of being unchewable and ghastly in that short amount of time. The chicken and fire were fire. The sauces, medium spice, were on-point. This place is definitely satisfied me with their chicken and rice! But back to the yuca and the rating drop. The yuca was horrendous. 80-90% of the yuca's inside were hard. I chewed into the yucas and just felt like my soul was leaving my body. Take a look at the photos and you'll see that I did not exaggerate. I will go back for a second try. My next (updated) review will reflect my final view of this establishment. read more

Super Pollo - Yuca (the inside is white, hard, and undercooked) - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Seems like they took notes from Al Pacca chicken in North Carolina, very good! I like the green sauce here a lot better than pollo rico

Review for delivery only. There are several Peruvian chicken places in the area and most are mediocre to pretty good. Super Pollo is probably the best I've had of all of them. I had to 1/4 chicken white meat and it was a lots of perfectly spiced chicken that was fully cooked without being dried out. It was so perfect on its own I didn't need to use any sauce. The plantains were just right, sweet without being too sweet and they were hot and fresh without being dried out. The rice was enjoyable as well, hot and fresh with a few vegetables for some extra flavor. They don't skimp on the food here and even though I was hungry after a day of yard work, I still barely finished my meal. Delivery was fast and my food came hot and fresh. This place is at the top of my list for Peruvian chicken. read more

Super Pollo - 1/4 White Meat Chicken with Plantains and Rice - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Ordered delivery via Uber Eats of: -beef empanadas (very crispy fried shell, love the spices on the beef, but way too oily) -whole chicken (loved the legs but the breasts are really dry, El Pollo Rico's breasts are better) -steak fries (not the restaurant's fault, fries arrived very soft and soggy. I get El Pollo Rico delivery very often and theirs are usually still pretty good after delivery. The 2 restaurants are about the same distance to me) read more

Let me start by saying...I am an El Pollo Rico (EPR) faithful. But, a colleague told me that I should try Super Pollo (SP) because they had more side options. So, I did! Hands down, EPR wins with the chicken and sauces. The flavor is unmatched. However, my colleague was correct. SP has waaaay more side options. They even had my fave...chick peas. Everything was pretty tasty. I could see myself going back for a salad or veggie plate. I tried the chick peas, creamed spinach, and black beans/rice combo (extra $1). No complaints. The customer service was less than average. I actually greeted them. This spot is good for lunch with a friend or colleagues. There is plenty of seating and it appeared to be clean and well maintained. But, SP is probably best for grab-n-go when you don't feel like cooking for yourself or your family. A half chicken with two sides is enough for two average eaters. Happy eating. read more

This chicken is absolutely amazing and so flavorful. The sides are also really good, especially the rice and the plantains. Service is excellent and food comes out fast. The restaurant is super clean with ample seating. read more

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Really delicious chicken! I order the meal that came with 2 sides. I decided on the plantains and cassava chips/fries. It was delicious!

Amazing Peruvian Chicken within the BALLSTON Arlington neighborhood. Calling all chicken lovers. Lol Delicious moist chicken that's roasted in the restaurant Peruvian rotisserie (charcoal) with a beautiful spice rub and seasoning. Typically get a whole chicken. Scrumptious!! It comes with two types of sauce: green (hot) and yellow mayo-based (medium). The sauces kick it up a notch. Service is real fast, even for the lunch rush. Hot and fresh chicken. Line moves quick. Ambiance includes outdoor and indoor tables. The sides are on point, as well. Spinach. In addition to plantains. Deeelish!! There are a couple of Super Pollos around VA. This one is awesome. Support this Small Business. Pro Tip: free parking in the back (no need for street parking and meters). It's hidden. Haha read more

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This place is SO GOOD. The yuca fries are perfect and the chicken is super flavorful. Plus it's got a ton of seating so it's a great place to sit with friends. read more

Super Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Best place ever! Best food, consistently good! The portions are large and food is fresh! I have been a client since it opened and I continue to go back! Great customer service! read more

I don't know how my fellow omnivores live without access to amazing Peruvian chicken. Super Pollo is reliably good and fast. I usually get a whole chicken with various sides--fried yuca, sweet plantains, black beans, and chickpeas are my favorites. I've tried some other dishes, but the chicken is what I always come back to. And don't forget the alfajores! I love that they sell mini versions, so I can enjoy a little bite-sized cookie treat. Basically, if you like Peruvian chicken, you won't be disappointed here. And the price is good--$40 is enough for a family of four and possibly leftovers. (Or in my case, extra chicken for my dogs.) There is adequate seating inside, but I almost always get my chicken to-go. read more

Super Pollo - Whole Chicken with 2 Sides - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Potion is very very generous, chicken was flavorful and I love the plantains! The green sauce is delicious, and it's quite spicy. Price is very reasonable. read more

We got carryout from Super Pollo on a weeknight. Overall I was really pleased with the quality of the chicken-- tender and flavorful, the sweet plantains (a little gooey and sweet!), and the rice (lightly spiced). The yuca was tasty, but the texture suggested it had been sitting for a bit after cooking. I enjoyed our meal, and probably will add Super Pollo to our carryout rotation. read more

I'm disappointed about super pollo I don't know why they doing this is not even 7:00pm they don't have a lot of their stuff like white rice and black beans and theirs other stuff they should close the restaurant forever if they keep doing this read more

The service is really bad They treat the customer like if we ask for free food Also the restroom are not cleaned at all Probably last time i came to this place read more

Super convenient small business that was near my hotel in Arlington. Was a great place to have a final lunch before we all headed home after a conference. The chicken was outstanding and the choices were pretty good. The sides were behind the counter so you stand and pick things through a glass window like a lot of places around these days. Everyone had smiles on their faces as they served you! read more

Super Pollo - Quarter chicken meal! - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Incredibly delicious and consistently fresh Peruvian food and friendly service with a smile. They have plentiful indoor and outdoor patio seating. They also have a TV in the corner for news and telenovelas. Perfect for a quick to go lunch or sit-down dinner with family. Cash or card only (no phone pay). read more

Super Pollo - Outdoor Patio - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Ordered takeout from here last week. I got half of a roast chicken, the lomo saltado, and sides of sweet plantains and tomato salad. My favorite was the roast chicken even though I messed up and ordered only white meat by mistake. The chicken was seasoned really well and was juicy. It came came with really flavorful sauces as well. The lomo saltado was good, but I've had better. The sweet plantains, and the rest of the sides, were really good too. My order was delivered quickly and accurately. I also appreciated the generous portions, so it's a good value for your dollar. I will definitely be ordering from here again soon. read more

Super Pollo - 1/2 Chicken White Meat with 2 Sides and Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Ordered delivery from here. Got a 1/2 chicken with dark/white meat. The portions were definitely very filling, however the chicken didn't tasted seasoned at all. I'm don't like too much salty foods which says a lot in how under-seasoned I thought the food was. For my sides I got rice and yuca. Both tasted good. The yuca was a bit soggy (due to delivery), which I dont blame the restaurant for. read more

Super Pollo - 1/2 Chicken White Meat with 2 Sides - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

When I say the costumer service in the place is bad i mean it's ridiculous the lack of the professionalism, I went to eat here with a coworker and I wanted to use the restroom to wash my hands, while I was waiting in line for the restroom, one of the cooks got infront of me I didn't think much at the time but once the bathroom was vacant he cut me off and didn't even apologize, when I try to talk to the manager she said in a vulgar way "what do you want me to do ?" This is the last time I visit this place, Very rude and unprofessional. read more

Been a while but quick Covid update - was able to stop in recently, and this is still my favorite chicken place in the area, the combination of great chicken + sides + sauce beats anywhere else. Chicken is juicy, skin is flavorful (wish the chicken had more flavor but that's ok!!). Sides were all great - yucca, steak fries, rice and black beans, fried rice, and spinach. Wish they still made the old spinach recipe with tomatoes, but this one is pretty good still. And the salsas - easily my favorites of anywhere I've tried for the spicy green and Amarillo salsa - so good! read more

Super Pollo - Chicken wings - pretty good, come with your choice of sauce - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I went for a walk during lunch and stumbled upon Super Pollo. I'm a huge fan of Peruvian chicken. I'm used to way more options for sides at other Peruvian locations, for example cabbage, green beans, and other green veggies. I ordered the sautéed spinach and plantains. The chicken was delicious. The spinach was good as well. I wasn't a fan of the plantains as they weren't sweet as they should be. The staff was nice and the restaurant has ample seating inside and outside. It's pretty busy during the lunch time rush but the line moves fast. Overall it was a good lunch. read more

Super Pollo - Half chicken with spinach and plantains - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Came here at about 9 PM for a quick late night meal because I was hungry and needed some protein. Great choice for a late night run! Didn't want to order too much, so I got a 1/4 chicken with no sides. I was so hungry that I forgot to use the dipping sauces so I just dove right into the chicken. The skin of the chicken was well seasoned but the white meat was a bit dry. Whatever, I was hungry so I didn't really care. It was only $5.99 (pre-tax) so what an absolute steal! After I was about done, I realized I didn't even use the dipping sauces! Dipped my fork into both and wow they were tasty! So I tried to find parts of the chicken carcass that still had a small chunk of meat attached and used the dipping sauce. Definitely enhanced the taste for sure. Would highly recommend coming here for a late night meal. They do close at 10 PM so it's not a degen hour meal, but good enough. read more

Food was good, ordered a kids meal because I wasn't hungry (I'm an adult). Service was extremely poor, I waited about 12 minutes to place the order when nobody was ahead of me (they did seem busy/short staffed though). The gentleman who took my order didn't say anything at all when he was ready, just gave me an expectant glance so I gave him my order. He told me "why are you saying this to me" so I confusingly repeated my order and he told me to go to the menu and said "why are you asking me" (I wasn't asking anything, just placing an order). I pretended to look at the menu to be polite and then, after he helped someone else, he took my order. He then rather aggressively asked "why am I ordering this" and it was another 10-12 minutes before the food was ready. Which to be fair tasted perfectly fine. And it's a nice store. read more

Started coming to this location in 2012 when it was still newish. The chicken was always fresh, the seasoning is super tasty, and the sides are always good. Hadn't been back for over 5 years since moving out of Arlington, but had dinner there tonight and it was just as juicy and flavorful as ever! Their yuca fries are perfectly crunchy and starchy. The plantains are fried and sweet as expected. The black beans and rice are also very satisfying. Oh, AND it's a bunch of food for a fraction of the price of an average meal on the region--AMAZING! Thanks for the many good meals over the years Super Pollo! This location is superb and I wish I lived closer to go more regularly read more

Food is good. Just don't order delivery. No plastic ware, no napkins, no dressing for the house salad (no option when ordering) If you can't execute delivery, don't do it, and don't expect good reviews. One star service fail. read more

Chicken is always dry and yuca is as tough as tree bark. I ordered the half chicken with yuca and coleslaw. The coleslaw was actually good, but this is a chicken joint not a coleslaw place, hence the 1 star. read more

The conclusion is delicious. This is my first visit to this location, and I am similarly moved. Very tasty chicken awaits. Not necessarily anything you haven't had before, just a very good version of it. My favorite side is the spinach. The pinto beans I had last time were a little bland, but I'm sure I'll come up with another side I'll like more. Great chicken spot, no regrets. Parking is an issue, they have a few spots behind the restaurant. read more

The chicken is so flavorful and juicy. They very generous with the food. The fill up the plate real good. They have so many sides to choose from, you'll want to get them all! My go-to are always the rice and beans with plantains! The only thing I don't recommend is the fries :/ read more

Super Pollo - Top: 1/2 Chicken with 2 Sides rice & black beans and plantains. Bottom: 1/4 Chicken with 2 Sides, Rice& Black Beans and Plantains - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I am a huge Peruvian chicken fan and so I've been on a hunt to find the best the the DMV area and this place honestly may be my #1 so far!! The chicken was super well seasoned and very tender. The only negative was the skin was a little burnt but still overall very delicious! I didn't get any sides so I cannot speak to those but they did have a bunch of options. Definitely will be going back! read more

The guy handling the chicken today literally wiped his nose with wet mucus in front me as I walked in, took the napkin wiped it all over his hands and gloves and wiped the counter with it, then looked at me and said can I help you? I was just looking at him waiting for him to change his gloves or wash his hands, nope he was ready to cut chicken and take my order! I walked out! WTH, DISGUSTING and AWFUL service, they act like we're not paying customers and like they're doing us a favor. I'm reporting him to the VA health department, as he's clearly doing that to so many people's food, either deliberately or no health and food service training. Whatever the reason they should not be able to operate like that. This was today, Friday, Feb 16, 2024 around 7:05pm EST, so the manager knows who was handling the chicken. Reporting to health department as well to audit them. That is awful! read more

I think Super Pollo is better than El Pollo Rico. Their portions, prices, and variety in side options make the totality of the experience better. Their chicken is equally as good as El Pollo Rico in my opinion and the variety in options makes Super Pollo better in sum. 1/2 Dark Meat Chicken (5/5): I ordered this special for $11 dollars. The portions were very impressive for the price and the chicken was tender and well-seasoned. For my sides, I ordered rice and roasted vegetables. The rice portion was huge and very good. The vegetables were just average. Some pieces were very fresh and warm while others had clearly been sitting out for a while. Nevertheless, the options regarding sides makes Super Pollo a better option than El Pollo Rico. Super Pollo and El Pollo Rico are very similar, but the lack of sides at EPR makes Super Pollo my undisputed Peruvian Chicken of choice! The fries and rice at EPR are mediocre and Super Pollo is not much better, but at least you are getting greater variety. I will be back soon! read more

Super Pollo - 1/2 Dark Chicken with vegetables and rice - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Came here for lunch with a friend, it was packed due to the lunch rush but I'm glad we got in early. I ordered the quarter white chicken with cilantro rice and french fries. Chicken was very moist which is a plus considering it's white meat. The cilantro rice was delicious and the steak fries are just fries lol. Green sauce was not as spicy. I definitely will be back if I'm in the area and craving Peruvian chicken. read more

Super Pollo - Quarter white meat with cilantro rice and steak fries. - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This has been a family favorite for years. We go once every couple weeks or so, and it is always delicious. Normally we stick to the chicken ans some combination of yucca, rice, cilantro rice, black beans, pinto beans, spinach, and fried plantains, and all are great! read more

If it were Supper Pollo, they'd only be open for Supper. And if it were Sub Pollo they'd only sell sub sandwiches and only serve sailors. Whereas if it were Support-Bra Pollo, they'd only serve well-endowed chicks and would be selling underwear rather than food. Which would be a lot less delicious. Arguably. Well maybe not. It's debatable, but on with the review. What to get: Quarter Chicken with Green and White Sauce, no sides. Dark meat! Juicier! Or if you love rice and beans and fries and plantains: Get those as your sides. And if you're starving: Get a half or a whole! But lots of sauces! Pro tip: Remember to get Dark Meat, and sorry for using the term "pro tip". What not to get: Try not to get any sauce on your Pollo shirt. And what else: Try not to get Pollo'd Over by the cops while eating this chicken. Or at all. Super Pollo is excellent, better in several ways than the nearby and more heralded and more popular El Pollo Rico. The chicken is juicy, the sauces are excellent, the portions are great, the prices are excellent, and other than the Sardi's chain, it's probably my favourite place to get Rotisserie Chicken in the DMV. Both locations of Super Pollo have ok service (not always great), but both have phenomenal chicken with amazing green and yellow sauce. There is even an argument that it may be the best Rotisserie Chicken in the DC area. It's not a rip-off like some, and nobody forces you to get any rice or fries (cough El Pollo Rico cough). It's delicious, juicy and heavenly. Both locations (which are very close by each other) are phenomenal 5-star establishments. When you come to DC, you have to eat Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken. It's pretty much the regional dish because there are so many good places to eat it. And this is one of the very best. I have to admit I like Pollo Inka in Queens NYC even more, but DC certainly has NYC beaten for sheer volume and number and popularity of Peruvian spots, a lot of which are actually run and/or owned by Salvadorans. When you're in Arlington, make sure you stop by Super Pollo, get yourself a quarter chicken (or more if you're really hungry), get all the sauces, and knock yourself out. Not literally though, otherwise you won't be able to enjoy this excellent chicken. read more

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